Units
$850 /week
Past 12 month change+6.9%
Median days on market15
Property Management
Property Management Surry Hills
Property management in Surry Hills informed by local housing context and focused on property layout, access and comparable rental listings.
Rental property management in Surry Hills
The 2021 Census recorded 15,828 residents in Surry Hills; 68.5% of occupied private dwellings were flats or apartments and 65.4% were rented. These figures describe the area's housing mix, while leasing decisions still need evidence for the individual property, its condition and current competing listings.
Surry Hills property market overview
These 2021 Census State Suburb indicators describe housing and tenure in Surry Hills. Current, property-specific evidence remains essential when setting rent.
- 2021 population
- 15,828
- 2016 population
- 16,412
- 2016–2021 population change
- ≈ -3.6%
- Occupied dwellings rented
- 65.4%
Local housing and rental profile
Flats or apartments68.5%
Occupied dwellings rented65.4%
Areas near Surry Hills
Explore City of Sydney and other nearby property management areas. The map uses the official ABS 2021 State Suburb boundary for Surry Hills.
Talk to us about your property →Current median weekly rent
Surry Hills rental market trend
Compare the verified five-year median weekly rent trends for houses and units in Surry Hills. These suburb-level figures are context, not an appraisal of an individual property.
Houses
$1,250 /week
Past 12 month change+8.7%
Median days on market20
UnitsHouses
Surry Hills's housing mix calls for a comparison with similar properties. Review property layout, access and comparable rental listings, the dwelling's condition and the evidence available at the time of leasing.
Recent rental context — postcode 2010
These postcode-level indicators cover one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments across postcode 2010. They are not exclusive to Surry Hills and are not a property-specific appraisal.
1 bedroom unit$795–$860 per week
2 bedroom unit$1,140–$1,205 per week
3 bedroom unit$1,405–$1,600 per week
Data period: June–August 2026
Surry Hills rental market
Use YAY's NSW Rental Market Check for current postcode context, then compare listings matched to the property's type, layout, condition and presentation.
Check the Surry Hills rental market →Surry Hills landlord considerations
These priorities should be applied to the individual property and current market evidence.
Comparable listings
Compare the property with current listings of the same dwelling type in and around Surry Hills.
Access and inspections
Confirm the property's access arrangements before marketing, inspections and tenancy handover.
Features and inclusions
Describe parking, storage, outdoor space and shared facilities only where they apply to the property.
Condition and presentation
Use accurate photos and pricing that reflect the property's condition and current competition.
Property management services
Connected support from leasing and tenant selection through day-to-day tenancy management and owner reporting.
Leasing strategy
Tenant selection
Tenancy management
Routine inspections
Maintenance coordination
Rent reviews
Arrears follow-up
Compliance administration
Owner reporting
Ongoing communication
Switching property managers in Surry Hills
Once appointed and after the current agreement requirements are understood, YAY can review the management arrangement and coordinate the practical handover with the outgoing agent.
Learn how to switch →Surry Hills property management FAQs
What residential properties can YAY manage in Surry Hills?
YAY can manage residential rental property in Surry Hills, coordinating leasing, tenant communication, inspections, maintenance and owner reporting around the individual dwelling.
How should a Surry Hills property be priced for rent?
Start with comparable current listings and recent leasing evidence, then account for property type, layout, condition, inclusions and timing.
How does the local Surry Hills market affect leasing?
Suburb-level trends are useful context, but demand and achievable rent depend on the individual property and current competition.
How are Surry Hills property management fees structured?
Fees commonly include an ongoing management fee, with leasing and other agreed services depending on the arrangement. YAY provides a clear proposal before appointment.
Can YAY manage a Surry Hills property with an existing tenant?
Yes. YAY can review the current arrangement and coordinate a management transfer once appointed; a change of agent does not itself end the tenancy.
Can I switch from another Surry Hills property manager?
Yes. Check the current management agreement's notice and termination requirements first. YAY can then coordinate the practical handover after appointment.